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Old 07-15-13, 11:09 AM
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Default RCF Breaks Cover

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Is that a hood scoop?! Looks like they added "real" stacked tips..
Old 07-15-13, 11:21 AM
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Too early to say, especially when another article provides conflicting info. This article says it is the new ISF.
http://www.autoblog.com/2013/07/15/l...ot-is-f-coupe/

And isn't there already a thread for this?
Old 07-15-13, 11:36 AM
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I can't wait for this to come out. I think that hood scoop is cooling off a top mount intercooler just like the STI's. Just speculation...lol.
Old 07-15-13, 12:32 PM
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They did trade mark the RCF name so I hope they will call this that. It is a coupe after all. Just like BMW is switching to 4 series for their coupe version of the 3 series. I think Lexus is doing the same thing with their IS based coupe. Let me enjoy my "current" model isF for awhile! lol
Old 07-15-13, 12:37 PM
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Possible thread merge coming up...

Anyway, maybe the plan is for the RC-F to be Lexus' competitor for the BMW M4 and the "New" IS-F could be the upcoming competitor for the BMW M3 ??? that would make more sense and would be a good strategy against the competition. Heres to hopes and dreams
Old 07-15-13, 12:42 PM
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love the swirly wraps lol... i was on the 118 fwy friday and a new BMW 4 series past me and 2 new mini cooper styles all wrapped in that damn swirly wrap making it hard to get a real good idea but yea that "RCF" looks pretty darn good id have to see the specs once it is realeased to see if I'd go that route or go with the german side of things next.
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can't wait till they release the engine specs! and i hope they build a 4-door F. if not, not sure what my next car will be.
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Parked beside the RCF is maybe the new GSF?

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Old 07-15-13, 03:22 PM
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^ Cant wait till they come out and give us more info on these two cars... Im hoping that there is a GSF I really need that extra seat and space
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very very interesting
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Those swirls are really hypnotizing... I must get one
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Originally Posted by Vervish
Is that a hood scoop?! Looks like they added "real" stacked tips..
We have real exhaust tips. The diffusers follow, stacked, and "diffuse" both the exhaust and the air running beneath the car.

I need to see the performance gains are SUBSTANTIAL to make the move.
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Originally Posted by lowrideraz
Let's Hope

Lou
. You will see it as well as the GSF. This was a staged marketing shoot.

Lexus has consistently branded around the F as the car everything aspires to be in the performance line.

Expect much more to come.
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New RC-F for sure. I think this is going to be a really handsome sports car.


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